KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 22 – The Faculty of Artificial Intelligence (FAI), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), through its Research and Innovation Office in collaboration with the Vehicle Engineering Safety (VES) Research Group, successfully organised AI Tech Tarik @ FAI Series 1/2026 at Menara Razak, UTM Kuala Lumpur. The programme is part of the AI Tech Tarik @ FAI initiative, a monthly knowledge-sharing platform involving all 10 Research Groups (RGs) within FAI. Designed as a one-hour informal yet impactful session, the initiative provides a structured platform for researchers to share ideas, technologies, and research outcomes, while strengthening internal collaboration and enhancing the visibility of AI-related research across the faculty.

The April 2026 session, which marked the commencement of the AI Tech Tarik @ FAI Series 1/2026, was hosted by the Vehicle Engineering Safety (VES) Research Group, led by Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Roslina Mohammad. The involvement of the Vehicle Engineering Safety (VES) Research Group reflects FAI’s strength in integrating artificial intelligence with engineering and safety applications, particularly in areas such as predictive maintenance, structural integrity assessment, and risk analysis.

The programme began with an opening ceremony officiated by Dr. Mohd Azri Mohd Izhar, Research Manager of the FAI, followed by the technical sharing session. The session featured Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohamad Zaki Hassan, as the invited speaker, delivered an insightful talk titled “Beyond the Lab: AI-Driven Insights from the Secondment Programme in Poland and Kosovo.”

The session provided a valuable platform for academic staff and students to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) research can be translated beyond laboratory settings into impactful real-world applications. Drawing from his international secondment experience, the speaker shared practical insights on the application of AI in diverse environments, highlighting the importance of global exposure, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the integration of AI-driven solutions, particularly within engineering and safety domains.

The AI Tech Tarik @ FAI series continues to serve as a strategic platform that brings together researchers, students, and staff in a relaxed yet intellectually stimulating environment. It encourages continuous learning, promotes cross-disciplinary engagement, and opens opportunities for future research collaboration among faculty members. Participants of the session were also awarded CPD points, further supporting professional development among UTM staff. This initiative aligns with FAI’s aspiration under the UTM Ascend 2030 agenda to enhance research excellence, foster innovation, and strengthen global engagement in artificial intelligence and multidisciplinary applications.

Moving forward, the AI Tech Tarik @ FAI series is expected to further catalyse impactful research collaborations and position FAI as a leading hub for AI-driven innovation and interdisciplinary excellence.

Prepared by Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Roslina Mohammad and Dr. Wan Rosanisah Wan Mohd, from the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, UTM